We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBut a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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But the shortest works are always the best.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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We are never content with our lot.
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Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
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Never sell the bear’s skin before one has killed the beast.
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The sign brings customers.
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